Air-conditioning tests start for ‘Russified’ Superjet

Sukhoi’s civil aircraft division has commenced testing of a new Russian-built air-conditioning system as part of its development of a revised Superjet 100 with greater domestic content. The ‘SSJ New’ is intended to have a higher proportion of Russian-supplied systems and components, under an import-substitution strategy for the country’s aviation industry. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft says the air-conditioning system provides cabin pressurisation, fresh air to the passengers, and temperature control. It is testing the key air-cooling unit which moderates the hot incoming air from the Superjet’s engines and auxiliary power unit. Deputy general director for development Andrei Nedosekin says the manufacturer aims to reduce the cost of the aircraft and increase its reliability “without compromising the comfort level”. <br/>